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(Continuedfrom page 3) who faithfully brings flowers, and sometimes fruit, when the weather permits, to decorate the building's halls and desks. She is the third member of the Friends who, over the years, have undertaken this much-appreciated task. The writer wishes to extend his thanks to Anne Greenwell and to Lori Breen for their exceptional help in the preparation of this report. Ted Hill CHRISTMAS PARTY You are invited, so do mark your calendar and plan to come and meet the Library family - Board, Foundation, Staff, Friends and Volunteers. This year's annual Party will be held on: Thursday December 11, 2003 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Peter J. Peters Room. This is a special event and we encourage all Friends to attend. Please bring a small non-perishable item for the food bank. RSVP by December 5th to 604-925-7407. WE SHALL NEVER FORGET THEM REMEMBRANCE DAY Tuesday November 11 Once again following the Parade and the service at the Cenotaph, the West Vancouver Memorial Library will open its doors. The Friends will sponsor and host the reception, serving tea, coffee, juice and cookies. The Dundarave Players under the direction of Grace Tietz will provide the music. Song sheets will be available so everyone can join the "sing along". The work of coordinating the volunteers, organizing the rental equipment and setting up the serving tables is being capably looked after by Eileen de Bues, Natalie Logan and Brendan Rowell. All Friends are encouraged to participate. Our apologies are extended to Lesley Childs and Wanda Osborne whose names were omitted in the last edition of our Newsletter. Lesley helped at an Art Reception and Wanda at an Author's night. HELP WANTED Newsletter Editor: Unfortunately after more than 5 years, Mary Holland has decided she will retire from the position as editor of the Friends Newsletter in March 2004. Possibly two Friends could share the position as co-editors? Mary has agreed to help out in the transition. Interested? Want to know more? Please call Mary @ 604-990-1119. The next meeting of The Friends will be on Wednesday November 26th 2003 12 noon to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch -tea & coffee provided in the Library's Peter J. Peters Room There is no meeting in December The next meeting is the AGM on January 28, 2004 Editor - Mary Holland Printing & Mailing -Natalie Logan & Committee Circulation & Proof Reader -Maureen Eagle Contributing Writers -Sophia Weremchuk Mary Holland Ted Hill